The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest Team USA, WNBA, and NBA news before answering questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag!If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- Team USA camp update5:30 -- Minnesota Timberwolves sale is off (???)10:00 -- Transaction talk (Victoria Vivians, Javonte Green)12:30 -- Injury updates (Joel Embiid, Donovan Mitchell, Gabe Vincent, Hornets, Mitchell Robinson)25:30 -- Mailbag time: Should the charge be banned?28:45 -- Why does the pindown come first in Chicago action?31:00 -- What is the ideal archetype of a WNBA star?39:00 -- Which team is best equipped to defend the Murray/Jokic two-man game?55:30 -- Is this Damian Lillard's best defensive season?1:04:00 -- How much have the Pacers (and Tyrese Haliburton) really missed Buddy Hield?1:10:45 -- Exploring Kelly Oubre's passing growth1:18:00 -- Do we even need the All-Star game?1:27:30 -- Who's the "worst" (W)NBA player that could lead a 16-seed to a title?1:32:30 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Mar 20241h 36min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Playoff basketball is around the corner5:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves22:45 -- Orlando Magic39:15 -- What do we make of the Sixers?45:00 -- A quick salute to the Wizards47:30 -- What's up with the Warriors?1:03:30 -- New Orleans Pelicans1:07:45 -- All-NBASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Mar 20241h 23min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest news, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:15 -- (W)NBA News (Victoria Vivians, Marcus Morris, Isaiah Thomas, and more)12:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how to address roster needs 23:00 -- How do teams evaluate and add to their playbook?28:00 -- What's behind OKC's improvement as a (defensive) rebounding team?32:30 -- Norman Powell vs. Nicolas Batum37:00 -- Who should the Mavs target as a wing upgrade?44:45 -- An Evan Mobley check-in51:00 -- How should the Bulls handle Patrick Williams moving forward?55:30 -- An NBA All-Star Game idea1:05:00 -- Start, Bench, Trade x21:11:30 -- A 10-player Rank 'Em + Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Mar 20241h 22min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with weekly observations -- and a few questions along the way.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- A disclaimer for March basketball2:30 -- Teams That Impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics7:30 -- New York Knicks19:30 -- Houston Rockets32:15 -- What's up with Mikal Bridges & the Nets?48:00 -- "Is This Anything?" (ATL, DEN, NO)57:30 -- Should we be concerned about the Clippers?1:08:15 -- Cade Cunningham's late shot against Miami1:13:00 -- Player shoutouts featuring Bam Adebayo, Jamal Murray, and others1:21:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Mar 20241h 25min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give a quick salute to Jamahl Mosely and the Magic, then answer more questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Jamahl Mosley, Magic agree to extension4:45 -- What's going on with the Washington Mystics?11:45 -- What makes a good defender/defense?19:00 -- How will guards factor into the All-Defense discussion?28:45 -- What should be considered a big lead in today's NBA?32:00 -- How do coaches set, manage, and adjust expectations throughout a season?46:00 -- How should coaches talk to players about development?49:45 -- What's behind the RJ Barrett breakout in Toronto?56:45 -- Evaluating Jaren Jackson Jr.'s (defensive) season1:02:00 -- How concerned should we be about the Knicks' minutes distribution?1:11:00 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Mar 20241h 33min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. check the temperature on a few teams and players around the league, then reveal their All-Defense teams with roughly a month to go.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:30 -- Faith in New Orleans Pelicans' center room10:30 -- A quick Sacramento Kings temperature check11:45 -- New York Knicks' offense16:45 -- Orlando Magic's offense25:00 -- Thoughts on the Bulls' recent stretch27:00 -- Jayson Tatum's recent struggles32:30 -- Indiana Pacers temperature check42:30 -- Players That Make Us Think, starting with Brook Lopez48:00 -- Terry Rozier53:30 -- Jalen Green57:15 -- Player Shoutouts59:00 -- All-Defense1:07:00 -- NBA newsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12 Mar 20241h 12min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. catch up on the latest injury news, talk through a pair of buyout signings, provide a quick update on Caitlin Clark, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:00 -- Injury news (Karl-Anthony Towns, Ben Simmons and others)10:30 -- Transaction Talk (Patty Mills to Miami, Shake Milton to New York, Kelly Olynyk extension)21:15 -- Caitlin Clark/Indiana Fever question25:00 -- Suns/Clippers questions (in light of the Devin Booker/Russell Westbrook injuries)29:30 -- Mailbag, starting with how we manage expectations in our analysis49:30 -- Dunker Spot nicknames + the three phases of defense53:30 -- End of game strategy, featuring Jayson Tatum1:01:00 -- Screen-the-Screener talk1:09:00 -- Who are the bad matchups for the Thunder?1:16:30 -- OKC's big room + respect for the Magic1:27:00 -- Arike Ogunbowale & Satou Sabally synergy + AJ Green usage1:33:00 -- How would you game plan against the Celtics?1:38:30 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Mar 20241h 46min

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are back to bounce around the league with their observations from the week.If you have NBA or WNBA questions for us, email them to dunkerspot@yahoo.com.If you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotTIME STAMPS1:45 -- Teams That impressed, starting with the Boston Celtics7:45 -- Miami Heat21:45 -- Teams That Make Us Think, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder37:00 -- West Play-In temperature check (PHX, DAL, GSW, LAL)54:00 -- Minnesota Timberwolves1:01:30 -- Player Shoutouts1:12:00 -- Award updates (Player of the Week, Rookie of the Month) + free throwsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Mar 20241h 19min